Res Judicata (Workers' Comp)
Dispute & Appeal Terms
Definition
A legal principle preventing the same claim or issue from being re-litigated once it's been finally decided, subject to specific exceptions like reopening provisions.
Why It Matters
This is part of why a fully settled claim is so hard to revisit later — the legal system generally treats a final decision as final.
Related Terms
← Back to full glossary · See settlement estimates by state →